Anyone else still scratching their heads over thissupposed romance between Juan Pablo and Bachelor "winner" Nikki Ferrell? If JP were a restaurant, he would have page after page of horrible Yelp reviews. They're getting counseling, but he still hasn't declared his love. And yet Nikki continues to stand by his side, smile frozen almost into a determined grimace. It makes you wonder if she just has lower standards. But nope! An ex-boyfriend says the Nikki he knew would never have put up with this BS.

Hey, I'm just quoting the guy. Former boyfriend Ryan McGill told Us:

Knowing her like I do, I'm surprised Nikki acted like everything was fine during "After the Final Rose." She normally wouldn't take that s--t from a guy. The Nikki I know would have slapped him and walked out.

So what's the deal? Theory 1 is that Nikki is trying to save face. She worked incredibly hard to "win" Juan Pablo's ... um, heart or whatever. And she did it on national TV. Maybe she's embarrassed about that now. But she'd rather pretend this is still what she wants rather than admit she yoked her star to an ass.

Theory number 2 is that being on The Bachelor changed her. All those bright lights, the travel, the close quarters with so many other women, the pressure -- it all melted her brains. She was left with the judgment of a 3-year-old.

And theory number 3: Cha-ching! Maybe she just sees a financial opportunity here. Who's to say couples counseling has anything to do with their relationship? It could just be the next showbiz gig for her. Hello, Marriage Boot Camp!

We will not speak of theory number 4: She really loves him. Because please.